Obituaries
Knoxville, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Knoxville and Knox County, TN
Young H. Rainey
Jan 16, 2022
Young H. Rainey (Jin Hui) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 16 2022. She was a beloved wife of 43 years to Paul Rainey, the beloved mother to Sylvia Simpson and loving grandmother (halmy) to Olivia Simpson. She loved her family with all her heart. Young was born on August 14, 1946 in Seoul, Korea. After meeting...
Alvis Hall Waggoner
Jan 16, 2022
Alvis Hall Waggoner, age 88 of Corryton, TN passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 16, 2022. Alvis was born to the late Alvis M. and Myrtle (Bailey) Waggoner. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loretta (Beeler) Waggoner and four brothers and five sisters. Alvis is survived by his devoted daughter and...
Margaret Arnwine Yarnell
Jan 15, 2022
Margaret Arnwine Yarnell, age 80 of Knoxville, passed away on January 15, 2022. She's gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. Preceded in death by husband, George Yarnell, parents Fred and Irene Arnwine, siblings Bill and Bob Arnwine and Ann Arnwine,...
Marvin Basil Enix
Jan 15, 2022
Marvin B. Enix, 88, of Knoxville died Saturday, Jan. 15th at his home after a prolonged illness. He leaves a legacy of love, generosity and faith. He served in the US Army from 1955-56. He was a successful business owner and entrepreneur, co-founding Enix Brothers Jewelry and Gifts in New Tazewell, TN. He subsequently owned jewelry stores in Oliver Springs...
Randy L. Neubert
Jan 14, 2022
Randy L. Neubert, age 71 of Corryton, passed away January 14, 2022. He was a member of Rutherford Memorial United Methodist Church and the Corryton Masonic Lodge. He was retired from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Division. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, as well as a steadfast friend. Randy was well known for his...
Misty Marie Pack
Jan 14, 2022
Misty Marie Pack, age 45 of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 14, 2022. She was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by beloved father Joseph Pack. She is survived by loving fiancé Kenny Jeffers, children; Savannah Pack, Joey Pack, step-daughter Ashley Jeffers, mother; Jeanie Pack, grandchildren; Kaeden Pack, Kamari Pack, McKenna Jeffers, and...
Allen Ray Wilhoit
Jan 13, 2022
Allen Ray Wilhoit, 72, of Knoxville, TN, and formerly of Greeneville, TN, passed away on January 13, 2022, surrounded by family. Allen was a graduate of The University of Tennessee Knoxville and an active member of the community. As a true volunteer, he served as a former President of the Tennessee Society of CPA’s Knoxville Chapter, a member of the...
Mary Katherine Easterday
Jan 13, 2022
Easterday, Mary K. (Dees), age 88, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by beloved husband Carl W. Easterday Jr., father; George Harvey Dees, mother; Elsie (Waggoner) Dees. She is survived by loving sons; Michael (Nora) Easterday and Gary Easterday, sister; Dollie Easterday, three brothers; George Dees, Fred Dees, David Dees, granddaughter; Sarah, three nieces and...
Leta Fortner Torbush
Jan 13, 2022
Leta Fortner Torbush, age 88 of Knoxville, passed away January 13, 2022. She attended Union Baptist Church. Leta retired from Food City after many years. Preceded in death parents Jobie and Macie Fortner, brother Arthur Fortner, and sister-in-law Carol Fortner. Survived by sisters Delores Welch and Leola Powell (George), brother Walter Fortner (Judy), several nieces and nephews, special friends Lucy...
William Scott Baldwin
Jan 13, 2022
William Scott Baldwin, aged 56, passed away on January 13, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. A 27-year employee of Lowe’s Home Improvement, he was also a beloved father to his children Dillon and Gabby, who were there for him throughout his battle. Scott, as he was known to those closest to him, loved the game of volleyball, as...
Edward Lockwood Jones
Jan 13, 2022
Edward Lockwood Jones, Jr. , age 71 , passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He is preceded in death by Geraldine Helton and Tandy Jones. He is survived by wife, Tammy Caldwell Jones; children, Derek Jones, Melissa Brasher (David), Ashley Saylor (Rocky) and Amanda Rhoades (Ryan); grandchildren, Colt Hutchings, Owen Hutchings, Tyson Hefner, Dustin Butler, Sean Robertson, Logan Brasher,...
Heather Cheyenne Oxendine
Jan 12, 2022
Heather Cheyenne Oxendine age 26, of Knoxville, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Preceded in death by parents, Chester and Mary Oxendine; Grandparents; uncle, Bill Oxendine; and aunt, Linda Hipsher. Survived by sisters, Tawnya Ferguson and Candice Roseberry; aunts, Susan Oxendine, LaVerne Sharp, Donna Brown and Polly Hollaway; and several cousins and friends. The family will have a “Celebration...
Ronnie Lee Mcmahan
Jan 12, 2022
Ronnie Lee McMahan, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2022. He was of the Baptist faith. He served his country for 25 years in the Air Force. He was an avid fisherman and an overall family man, who loved his children and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Kathleen McMahan, son Bryan McMahan,...
Tina Louise Stanley
Jan 11, 2022
Tina Louise Stanley, age 56 of Powell, TN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother and nana and she loved her work family. She loved her brother and all of her nieces and nephews. Tina worked for the Anderson County Department of Children Services as a team leader. Her passion was to make...
Ray Shular
Jan 11, 2022
William Ray Shular (Pap) (Born April 7, 1955) passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on January 11, 2023. Ray graduated from Rule High School in 1973 and within a year had started dating Carolyn and secured a job at Powell Telephone Company (later Alltel, Frontier, etc) where he worked for 35 years. After having Derick & Travis,...
John Kenneth Morris
Jan 10, 2022
John K. Morris, also known as “Key Man", age 80, of Knoxville, formally of Nashville, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and relocated to Knoxville in 1965 after serving four years in the US Navy. John was the manager of Sears Key Shop from 1965-1972, opened West Town Lock and Key...
Addie Jeanette Simpson
Jan 10, 2022
Addie “Jeanette” Simpson, age 100 years and 6 months, of Knoxville passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. Oldest member of Alice Bell Baptist Church. She was an avid doll collector. She is preceded in death by parents, Roy Lee and Nellie Mae Dalton; husband, Charles W. Simpson Sr.; grandchild, Tammy Lynn Emmitt; siblings, Dorothy Mikel, Pearl Cooper, Leroy Dalton, Mary...
Larry Lee Lett
Jan 10, 2022
Larry Lee Lett, age 75, went to be with the Lord after a three year battle with cancer on Monday, January 10, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents, Xagus and Marie Nell (Norris) Lett; sister, Elva Ferguson; brother, Harold Lett. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Geraldine Lett; children, Yvette Pique (Ronnie) and Amy...
